What does the descriptor "takeout" mean when referring to Chinese food? Aside from really upscale asian dining, I can't think of a Chinese joint I've ever been to that doesn't offer takeout, so I am just trying to understand what this means.

Kraftster wrote:What does the descriptor "takeout" mean when referring to Chinese food? Aside from really upscale asian dining, I can't think of a Chinese joint I've ever been to that doesn't offer takeout, so I am just trying to understand what this means.

There's a Chinese place near my house that only does takeout.It also has bullet proof glass....but that's another issue.